Meet the New Board of Directors 2024-2026
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Zonta Club of Kauai would like to thank the following donors for making our Red Carpet Gala a success:
Kauai Community Players Alakoko Anahola Granola Auntie Lilikoi's Darrellyn Lemke Grace Galiza Ha'Ole Girl Sweets Hollis Dana Inkspot Printing Kauai Bakery Lei's Trilogy of Life Macy's MCS Grill Patsy Rapozo Salty Wahine |
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS FINANCIAL DONORS:
ARDNA SEIFFERT, MARGE AKANA, BETTY BELL & DIMPLES KANO |
The Garden Island News /
Zonta Club of Kaua'i
Christmas Fund 2020
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The Annual Christmas Fund partnership between
The Garden Island News & The Zonta Club of Kaua'i Foundation is celebrating their 30th year! 🎄🎄🎄 For more than 25 years, The Zonta Club of Kaua'i Foundation and The Garden Island Newspaper have teamed up to raise funds for people in our community who are in need of support. In 2019, we received $30,570 in donations which included the $5,000 donor match through the Hawai'i Community Foundation. With the help of nine agencies providing us with the stories of families and individuals that could use our help during the holiday season, we were able to provide 749 keiki and kupuna with a brighter Christmas, all through the support of our community and friends of Kaua'i! Mahalo to all who so generously give to this effort... See the Featured Articles in The Garden Island News from our Past Christmas Funds Here: Christmas Fund 2019, Christmas Fund 2018, Christmas Fund 2017, Christmas Fund 2016, Christmas Fund 2015 |
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GENERAL MEETING PRESENTS NEW OFFICER AND NEW MEMBERS: At our General Membership Meeting on August 1, 2019, Zonta Club of Kaua'i announced the Incoming President Lori Benkert who started her new position July 1, 2020 and will act as President until May 31, 2022.
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LENGTH OF LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION:
At the October Membership meeting, three Zonta members were recognized for their service with Zonta Club of Kauai. Pictured above from left are: Edie Ignacio Neumiller - 15 years, Sponsored by President Jeanette Bonilla; Sue Kanoho - 20 years, Sponsored by Pat Griffin; Darrellyn Lemke - 25 years, Sponsored by Kuulei Punua. |
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Why join Zonta?
Membership has its benefits…
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How it began... Where we've been... Where we're going!
About Zonta International
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, today, Zonta is a global organization with some 32,000 members who belong to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries and geographic areas. In 2019, we prepare to celebrate our 100th anniversary!
Visit the Zonta International website HERE. |
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WE ARE 99!
Believe it or not, in 2018, Zonta International turned 99 years old. Zonta Club of Kaua'i members celebrated at their monthly meeting recently with a cake from KO Bakery. Pictured at right: Dimples Kano, Lori Benkert, Marge Akana, Darci Marty Haustveit, Jeanette Bonilla, Mary Navarro, Patsy Rapozo
November 8, 2019 marks Zonta’s centennial anniversary. |
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DENIM DAY 2020
On April 29th, 2020 our Zonta Club of Kaua'i joined (virtually) the International calling for #DenimDay sexual assault awareness!
In 1977, an 18 year-old girl was raped by her 45 year-old driving instructor, who was convicted & sent to jail in Italy. He appealed his case & was eventually reviewed by the Italian Supreme Court. The case was overturned. The Head Judge argued that because the girl wore tight jeans, she must have assisted in the removal of her jeans & therefore consented. Enraged by the verdict, the women in Parliament protested by wearing jeans. Mahalo to everyone around the world that participated! SERVICE PROJECT AT KEO
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NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Zonta Kauaʻi welcomed two more new members during our February 6, 2020 meeting. Pictured above are Amy Esaki and Melody Lopez. 
Presenting three professional women and new Zonta Club of Kauai members: Laycie Love, Cyndy Racca and Nik Cristobal, who were inducted at our January 9, 2020 meeting.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS ADVOCACY PROJECT
Make up & toiletry bags were donated to the YWCA Women's Shelter Director Katie Miller with ZONTA CLUB OF KAUAI members & guests at their membership meeting. This was part of the 16 Days of Activism done yearly November 25 - December 10, Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women.
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In October 2020, Zonta International Celebrates 100 Years at the ZI Convention in Chicago!
ZONTA'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY BIENNIUM
ZONTA'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY BIENNIUM
November 8, 2019 marks Zonta’s centennial anniversary. Join us in our celebrations throughout the centennial biennium, that began at our 2018 International Convention in Yokohama, Japan, and will end with our 2020 International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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2019 District 9 Meeting - The District 9 Annual Meeting was held at the Kaua'i Marriott Hotel, October 4-6, 2019.
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2018 Denim Day
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Previous Scholarship Winners
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ADVOCACY
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Gender Equality
Zonta International, districts and clubs advocate at the international, national and local levels on issues related to human rights and gender equality. At the international level, Zonta International advocates on global issues primarily through the United Nations (UN) and Council of Europe. At the national level, Zonta districts, areas and clubs take action in support of, or in opposition to, legislation on issues affecting women and girls. At the local level, Zonta clubs monitor laws and policies and their impact on women, participate in hearings and public meetings with local politicians and administrators, and host speakers and panels to raise awareness about issues affecting women in their local communities.
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Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women
Envision a world where no woman lives in fear of violence.
Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women is a global campaign through which Zonta clubs and districts advocate to prevent and end violence against women and girls in their local communities and around the world. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than US$5.57 million has been provided to support projects in 42 countries. During the 16 Days of Activism, 25 November-10 December, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and to take local, national and international actions to influence the making and implementation of laws, as well as changing gender-based attitudes and behaviors to end violence against women. |
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Bell Ringing
You know Christmas is right around the corner with the appearance of the Salvation Army's Red Kettle. Each year Zonta Club of Kaua'i members volunteer to ring the Red Kettle bell during the Christmas season.
AMELIA EARHART DAY
Friday, January 11, 2020
www.Zonta.org
Zonta International celebrates the spirit of Amelia Earhart and AE Fellows. One of the most well-known Zontians, Earhart pushed girls and women to explore the world of science and engineering.
On 11 January 1935, Earhart embarked on a 2,408-mile trip to Oakland, California, from Honolulu. The next day, she became first person to fly across both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This trip also made her the first person to fly to the United States mainland from Hawaii. To commemorate these remarkable achievements, Zonta celebrates 11 January as Amelia Earhart Day. This day, we remember her contributions to the aerospace industry, as well as the empowerment of women in science.
On 11 January 1935, Earhart embarked on a 2,408-mile trip to Oakland, California, from Honolulu. The next day, she became first person to fly across both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This trip also made her the first person to fly to the United States mainland from Hawaii. To commemorate these remarkable achievements, Zonta celebrates 11 January as Amelia Earhart Day. This day, we remember her contributions to the aerospace industry, as well as the empowerment of women in science.
Zonta International and the United Nations
Since 1946, Zonta International has been closely linked with the United Nations and since 1985 has had general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of six principal bodies carrying out UN work. Through this relationship and our UN Committee representatives in New York, Geneva, Paris and Vienna, Zonta is able to bring women's perspectives to efforts to improve education and health conditions and promote respect for and observance of the human rights and freedoms of people to the UN.
Zonta International is on the front lines of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equality through education, service and advocacy programs. Each year, Zontians dedicate hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to these efforts.
The Zonta International Foundation raises, invests and distributes financial support for the charitable and educational programs of Zonta International, serving as a catalyst for greater service to women throughout the world.
Zonta International is on the front lines of global and local efforts to help women overcome barriers to equality through education, service and advocacy programs. Each year, Zontians dedicate hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to these efforts.
The Zonta International Foundation raises, invests and distributes financial support for the charitable and educational programs of Zonta International, serving as a catalyst for greater service to women throughout the world.
